Strandon
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit
East End Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at East End Reserve, a lovely green space in New Plymouth. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Bowl of Brooklands
Enjoy the great outdoors with a picnic lunch and a bushwalk or watch a live concert at this one-of-a-kind venue set in a beautiful grass amphitheater.
Pukekura Park
Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens.
Fitzroy Beach
This beautiful beach is surrounded by recreational facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, a children’s swimming pool and a grassy reserve.
Wind Wand
Be impressed by this kinetic sculpture as it drifts back and forth in the Taranaki wind on New Plymouth’s lovely coastal walkway.
Paritutu Rock
Climb up the short, steep path to this vantage point for stunning views of the rugged Taranaki coastline, Sugar Loaf Islands and Tasman Sea.
Top hotels in Strandon
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the service and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The room was perfect and we enjoyed a swim in the heated pool. This will be our place to stay on future trips.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Room was clean and staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
16 Northgate Motor Lodge
Room spotless and well equipped. The man on reception and the cleaner were both very helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
The Strand
Great place to stay with kids, cafe down the road was great. Easy parking, clean space.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Plymouth International
Lovely staff, clean room
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Great staff clean room central location
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Strandon
Glen Avon
When in Glen Avon, you can plan a visit to Fitzroy Beach and Bowl of Brooklands, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fitzroy
While visiting Fitzroy, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
Merrilands
While Merrilands might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
New Plymouth CBD
While visiting New Plymouth CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Wind Wand.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
